Hugh Savage
- Born
- 1 Jan 1834
- Died
- 10 Dec 1884
- Gender
- Male
Hugh Savage (born c1834 Ireland, died December 10, 1884 Liverpool) and Mary Carvil (born c1834 Ireland, buried 21 Jan 1915, Liverpool) married at Loughinisland 18 October 1851. One a Catholic the other a Protestant. They kept their marriage a secret for as long as they could. Mary wore her wedding ring about her neck. One of her sisters could not bear to see them living this way and let their secret out (If I remember correctly Mary had at least three sisters). Hugh and Sarah were no longer accepted by their families. They had managed to save a few sovereigns which Mary kept hidden. They left for Liverpool. Known children born in Ireland are:
- Patrick John born 1854 Ireland. I think his baptism was at Loughinisland but cannot find records to view. Their is an online reference to a Patrick Savage baptised 19 June but not sure if this is my Patrick.
- Ann Jane born Ireland c1860.
According to the UK 1911 Census Hugh & Mary had 14 children, by 1911 only 4 were living. Many of the children may have been born in Ireland as only four are mentioned on any UK census as being born in Liverpool. During the 1930s one of their daughters and a grandaughter visited Ballynahinch to see the places connected with family.
When in Liverpool family oral history states they came from Ballynahinch,, Co Down.
I would appreciate any further information on this family whilst they were in Ireland. Thanking you in advance.
